copier

[kop-ee-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that copies; copyist.

2. photocopier.

3. copying machine.

copier

/ ˈkɒpɪə /

noun

1. a person or device that copies

2. another word for copyist

Word History and Origins

Origin of copier¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; copy + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Because he was literally the guy printing the papers, working the copiers.

From Los Angeles Times

“There has long been this kind narrative that China is a copier of US innovation, but I think this was really showing there is transformative work coming out of AI labs.”

From Salon

“He looked at me and said, `Are you some sort of a high-end gambler or something?’” asked the guy working the copier.

From Los Angeles Times

The way computers, cellphones, stereos, printers and copiers were being disposed of previously was to simply add them to a landfill without reusing salvageable parts.

From Los Angeles Times

If she stepped away to rinse out her coffee mug or use the copier, she said, her supervisor would text her demanding to know where she was.

From Los Angeles Times